29 Sep 1954
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1954
Page
1
Fragmented OCR item notes Creel works in editors section with unclear wording dated 01 28. Readable fragments suggest a local notice or brief update about Creel’s involvement, but missing concrete action or context limits clarity.
Soviet influence and a refugee Polish secret service official Swiatlo provided details on the disappearance of Noel and Hermann Fields. US officials say the case could ease as Moscow loosens after Stalin’s death, with notes demanding freedom from Poland and Hungary.
W Fargo Erie Railroad Maple avenue tower operator filed a complaint with city police at noon claiming officers needed at Maple avenue due to traffic overload caused by Center street closure for a Pennsylvania Railroad crossing rebuild. Chief Drake says officers will stay at key intersections. Former editor Pat Frederick Southgate Bigelow, 62, dies in Boston, was associate editor of the Saturday Evening Post from 1908 to 1920.
The Corry Board of Education plans a 8 p.m. meeting at The Public Library to decide on bus routes for the new Corry Area High School. Parents from West Columbus avenue Johnson and White streets and Corry-Spartansburg road have pressed for service for secondary pupils. the board will present analysis results and consider limiting routes to already established ones or extending service to the requested areas.
In Corry a meeting at A. O. Burgess offices launched the Archery Club. Harry Lamonn was named head of the membership drive with Lester Danner as temporary treasurer. Adult dues are 2.50 and 1 for other family members with an adult member. A 1.50 rate applies for others. The drive runs Oct 3 to Oct 10. The Lamona farm hosts a Sunday shoot and Mead Park hosts a children’s shoot Saturday morning with prizes. Guests may visit the Lamona farm roving range for 25 cents per shooter, funds aiding operating programs. Archery season opens Oct 11 with planned area hunts.
A freshly tarred roof at Ajax Iron Works caught fire from sparks during tar coating of the foundry roof. Workers quickly doused flames with a hose before Stanford Hose Company arrived, with only minor damage expected on the roof.
The Sakonnet Light near the Sakonnet River could be shut down for good after 70 years of service as a navigation aid. The beacon was temporarily darkened on September 9 due to hurricane damage, and Coast Guard Captain Ned A. Sprow said he doubted the four foot lighthouse would be rebuilt.
Senate inquiry questions focus on Sen. Watkins Utah and the conduct of the McCarthy censure case. Williams says Watkins asked beyond scope in questioning parliamentarian Watkins and Tenney plans to question Watkins in hearings on codes of fair play for Senate committees.
Paris reports a new accusation in the leak of defense secrets to Communists. Roger Wybot sues Jean Dides for five million francs, while Dides claims anti Communist links and forged references. Ides suspended after national defense documents surfaced in his possession amid investigations. Sordoni nominated for AAA presidency in Harrisburg.
The Cory YMCA advisory board narrowed options to three sites for a $150000 structure. North Central street Rogers Structural Steel Co Maple avenue and Wright street parcels are under consideration with a decision due next Monday. Local resistance to Wright street location influences opinions.
Milford Delawares racial clash deepens as a boycotts swell nine schools in southeast Delaware in support of stopping integration of ten Negro pupils at Milford High. Police report sparse attendance at Millsboro Gumboro Ellendale and Milford adjacent schools with many pupils staying home amid protests and a cross burning incident near Lukeview Avenue school. Superintendent Miller cites 292 elementary and 207 high school pupils in Milford schools as tensions rise.
Harrisburg officials announce special censuses may trigger liquor license quota adjustments under state rules. Frederick Gelder says municipalities with population increases since 1900 could see licenses allocated, up to one per 4,000 residents. In New York City, a clash near a hotel disrupted an Electrical Workers' Union convention and required police intervention.
State officials confirmed a delay in the Columbus Dam reconstruction to spring due to weather conditions and funding. Engineers reported the project may run over budget with initial estimates near 600 thousand, while preparations and partial work continue at the site.
General Jamnos A. Van Fleet testified behind closed doors about Korea and China. He indicated possible diplomatic interventions and suggested U S break with Australia while relying on anti Communist groups to seek world peace.
Readable fragments report a student sit down strike at Cumberland School for Girls. The piece notes fear of punishment for a smoking party and mentions Superintendent Mos Mire and A HUES in statements about discipline and enforcement.
The surplus food program for unemployed residents in Allegheny County is expected to restart Friday. County distribution director W Kirk Miller says $50 000 is needed for operating expenses and has asked commissioners to reallocate the funds. The program paused for organizational shake up.
In Warren County Jamestown man Robert J Watson pleads guilty to assault in a morals case. The 114 case goes to the November grand jury. Watson’s companion Robert Raymond also pleaded guilty and awaits grand jury action. Judge Alexander Plick Jr will schedule sentencing after the grand jury rules. Madge Flick will review testimonies and interview the victim’s parents.
Former Secretary of Labor Martin P Durkin, a Democrat in President Eisenhower's cabinet, had brain tumor surgery at Georgetown University Hospital yesterday. Durkin resigned from the Gabinet in August 1954 and accused the administration of pressuring banks and labor leaders related to Taft Hartley reforms.
The U S Army Forces Far East lists five Pennsylvanians missing aboard the ferry Toya Maru after its capsize Friday. Names include Private John W Herby of Spring Mills RD 2 and Private Henry B Booth of Surprise Kung, with other locals Daniel Huey Jes Bridgefield, Donald D Kirkwood Brookeville RD 1, and Clyde Y Hengler Pittsburgh.
Senator Pat McCarran of Nevada collapsed after a Democratic rally in Rine and died 20 minutes later from a coronary artery blockage. The 62 year old lawmaker, long a foe of Republican administrations, was a key Democratic figure in Washington for 22 years. The governor and party comment spoke to his influence as Nevada mourned a statesman.
New York Corry reports electricity costs exceed national averages per a federal Power Commission release based on the FPC survey of residential bills. Typical Corry bills for 24 kilowatt hours run higher across several usage categories, with nationwide compares noted.
The nine power conference reportedly accepts Mendes France plan to control continental troops via a seven nation pact with Bonn's entry, while NATO would oversee German rearmament. France seeks dual control and a seven nation authority to manage arms and aid distribution, with debates continuing.
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